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Gemstone Spotlight: J Hadley
Though many jewelry designers say that world travel has inspired their creations, Ashley Gilroy Wein of J/Hadley’s experience with creating jewelry actually did begin in earnest while she was abroad.
These 14-karat gold drop earrings feature yellow sapphire and Mexican fire opal with pave diamond and sapphire accents ($4,685).
Though many jewelry designers say that world travel has inspired their creations, Ashley Gilroy Wein of J/Hadley’s experience with creating jewelry actually did begin in earnest while she was abroad.
After graduating college and embarking on a trip, she saw pieces in a small family jewelry shop in India that were unlike any she had seen before, kicking off a two-year apprenticeship with the Jain family to learn about design, gemstones and manufacturing.
She since has launched her own brand, J/Hadley, centered on bright, bold gemstone pieces with diamond accents. The spring/summer 2015 collection uses warm oranges and pinks that hint at warm weather, as well as strong blues and greens in pieces made to be noticed.
“I’ve always loved working with fiery opals and sapphires, as it plays to a woman’s strengths and reminds her of the energy inside herself,” Wein said, adding that, “It takes a certain type of woman who wants to wear bold, colorful, statement gems.”
Click through the slideshow to see 10 of the brand’s newest pieces for the season.
These 14-karat gold drop earrings feature yellow sapphire and Mexican fire opal with pave diamond and sapphire accents ($4,685).
This necklace features amethyst with diamond pave and a ruby tassel made in 14-karat gold ($18,500).
Pink topaz earrings with a diamond pave and ruby border set in 14-karat gold ($5,775)
These earrings feature multi-colored sapphires surrounded by diamond pave and are made in 14-karat gold ($3,150).
These 14-karat gold drop earrings feature pave diamond and sapphire detailing with two moonstones at the bottom ($4,900).
This ring boasts an opal with diamond pave accents set in 14-karat gold ($9,950).
J/Hadley’s 14-karat gold knuckle ring features emeralds and pave diamonds ($3,150).
A blue sapphire, diamond, and 14-karat gold bangle ($8,475)
A garnet and diamond bangle made in 14-karat gold ($5,000)
This 14-karat gold geometric pendant features a London blue topaz with a diamond pave border ($4,275).
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